Protection of Refugees and Displaced Persons in the Asia Pacific Region

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"The chapters in this book explore regional developments in the enforcement of international refugee protection and displaced persons protections in the Asia Pacific region. Drawing on their expertise across a number of jurisdictions, the contributors assess the challenges confronting the implementation of international law in the region, as well as new opportunities for extending protection norms into national and regional dialogues. The case studies span key jurisdictions across the region and include a comparative analysis with China, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Australia. This topical and important book raises critical questions for the Asia Pacific region and sheds light on the challenges confronting the protection of refugees and displaced persons in this area. Interdisciplinary in its approach, it will be of interest to academics, researchers, students and policy-makers concerned with the rights and protection of refugees"--Unedited summary from book cover.

subjects: Refugees, government policy,  Pacific area, politics and government,  Refugees,  Legal status, laws,  Responsibility to protect (International law),  Humanitarian intervention,  Right of Asylum,  Forced migration